Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-06

mocracv and good government. he
very briefly gave few reasons why he
espoused these great and pure princi-
pies. They should he ever kept be-
fore the public in contrast with
the Republican party, which was
organized for the settlement OF certain
question. and when this was settled the
party should have dissolved. Colonel
Butord measured his Democracy by the
Constitution Of the United States, and
he would ever do so.
He argued that bis friends who were
honestly Reformers had been duped and
misled. Ho urged that this was hut n
Malone dodge and would not work.
Colonel Buford spoke briefly but to the
point and well.
COLONEL BEIGNE.
When the meeting was about TO
break up Colonel Richard +. Belrne,
who was expected earlier, but who was
detained 10y lateness in the arrival OF
the train, arrived. After he had made
his excuses Colonel Beirne said that he
Lad been canvasSing in several counties
which were considered doubtful ones,
and from these he brought glad tidings
of good news. The outlook for the
triumphant success OF the Democratic
party was never brighter than now.
The good people all throughout the
State are looking with interest
TO Richmond. the bulwark OF Dem ocracy.
he commended Cleveland's Adm uis;ra-
ton, cited many of the instances IN
which he has honor2d Nirginians with
appointments 70 positions of honor and
after referring briefly to some OF the
acts OF the Democrats in favor Of tie
worki2gmen proceeded to discuss Ma
hone and to hold Lis record up 10 pubic
view. Some more modest speakers than
himself thought it wronG to attack
candidates personally, but Colonel
Roirno had no delicacy about
holding up the characters Of mcn
who pose before tho public for nothing
other than their own personal aggrln-
djzemcnt.
Malone" said Colonel Beirne, ore
minds ne of an arecdote that l once
heard. When a boy fell into the river
q man near by jumped IN and rescued
him. This man, when asked why no
risked himself for this boy. said that
ihcv were not friends but the hoy lad
the bait" Yes, my friends, when Malone
had the bait the voters would plunge
in 10 rescue him, but he has The bait
no longer and his friends are not SO
anxious to 90 after him" Colonel
Beirne said father that he hoped Came
ron's prediction OF Mahone's detect after
holding secret clucuses instead OF open
conventions would come truc. Ihe
speaker, for once. agreed With Cameron.
that Malone would not be again elected.
Colonel Beirnc continued 70 pour hot
shot into the cucmy's camp. and 10 show
why Inc Democratic ticket should receive
the support Of the wor6ingmen.
The meeting ended at ii o'clock.
uon. William ~ctdeO.
Hon. William McAdoo has written 70
frtrnd in kichmond expressing deep
regret at his inability to come hero ana
address the Democracy. Ueis prevented
from so doing by reason oE the fact that
be has a warm fight on hand FOR thc De
mocracy Of New Jersey. In his letter
he says lie hopes no son Of Ireland
living in Virginia, IN whose heat beats
one anxious ray Of hope for home rule,
will i.il to pat forth every energy to re.
tain in the Old Dominion, the land Of
his adoption, the sane blessed princi-
ple-thc Only safeguard Tor the poor
man. The way to do this, h. declares, =
to give encouragement and aid t. tn"
Democratic party, which has been fight
ing So long the Republican party IL lts
desire for uutoeratic government.
Fourth SaChsO3.
The members OF the Fourth-Precinct
Jackson Ward Club are requested 10
meet tomorrow night at I o'clock
prompt for the purpose Of participating
in the mass meeting at the ld-Aarket
Hall under the direction OF the Old Do
minion Club, of jefferson Ward 1t IS
desirous that all good Democrats Of the
Fourth precinct viii turn out